Mechanical Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Company pension scheme

Half-day Fridays

Opportunities to work on bespoke projects

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Rochdale is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to create design solutions for bespoke and standard equipment. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software, with a strong focus on technical problem-solving. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £42,000, paid overtime, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience designing bespoke and standard mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and compliance standards.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design and manufacturing drawings.
• Support larger project teams and review colleagues' work.
• Conduct site visits and surveys as required.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in 3D design software

Strong technical problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software

Job description

Recruitment Consultant at Mansell Recruitment Group | Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Mechanical Design Engineer

Full Time - 37 Hours per Week
Some UK and Overseas Travel Required
Core Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a collaborative team where your ideas and input make a real impact?

My client are looking for a motivated and detail-driven engineer to produce accurate design solutions for bespoke and standard equipment in a fast-paced design office environment.

You'll work cross-functionally with departments across the business and play a key role in supporting manufacturing and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed design and manufacturing drawings using AutoCAD and 3D design software
• Support larger project teams and review colleagues’ work for consistency and accuracy
• Ensure all designs meet relevant industry standards
• Conduct site visits and surveys as required (UK and overseas)
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Capture and apply any design changes or improvements post-manufacture

Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software
• Experience designing bespoke and standard mechanical equipment
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and compliance standards
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally, when required
• Ability to reliably commute to site or plan to relocate before starting

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive salary (£38,000–£42,000, depending on experience)
• Paid overtime
• Company pension scheme
• Half-day Fridays
• Opportunities to work on a variety of bespoke engineering projects

If you’re a driven Mechanical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.